1,868 Total Coronavirus Cases In Oklahoma; 94 Virus-Related Deaths Reported, OSDH Says

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Saturday, April 11th 2020, 2:27 am

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1,868 Total Coronavirus Cases In Oklahoma; 94 Virus-Related Deaths Reported, OSDH Says

A total of 1,868 coronavirus cases have been reported in Oklahoma and the total of virus-related deaths is up to 94, the state health department said Saturday.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health says they are encouraging holiday weekend and spring festivities virtually and too avoid large gatherings. OSDH confirmed that there were six more deaths were reported since Friday.

Three were in Cleveland County, two females and a male in the 65 and older age group. Two in Oklahoma County, a male, and female in the 65 and older age group.

Finally, there was one death in Pottawatomie County, a female in the 65 and older age group.

COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results

Positive (In-State)	1,868
*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens	20,790
*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date	22,511
Total Cumulative Hospitalizations	446
Deaths	94

OSDH released an estimated model for the peak in Oklahoma. A copy of the forecasting, which includes charts and an explanation of modeling methodology, can be found here,

State health officials are discouraging large gatherings and to celebrate religious holidays and spring festivities virtually instead.

Earlier, Stitt announced people coming from six states will have to quarantine themselves for two weeks. These states are Louisiana, Washington, California, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

For travelers who are returning from a Level 3 Travel Health Notice region, the state health department asks that they stay at home, monitor their health and practice social distancing within the home.

The state health department advises anyone with COVID-19 symptoms such as shortness of breath, fever or coughing to stay home and limit person-to-person engagement.

The state coronavirus hotline is open 24 hours and the number is 877-215-8336 or 211.

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